Diaphragmatic breathing

Breathing is not just a matter of breathing through inspiration and expiration. Abnormal breathing patterns deals with the absent of breath sounds at certain times and the presence of normal breath sounds in certain areas where they are normally not heard. There are different types of abnormal breathing patterns that are caused with certain illnesses such as Cheyne-Stokes respiration, Kussmaul breathing, Biot’s respiration, apnea, paradoxical breathing and apneustic breathing. There are…

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establish a sound working relationship with the patient by using motivational interviewing techniques to assist patients reflect their mental issues. Third, provide education (CBT, psychotherapy, etc.) and simple skills (relaxation technique and diaphragmatic breathing skill) to patients for reducing the level of anxiety. Fourth, intervene with medication approach by carefully selecting medication and adjusting the dosage for patients who are experiencing anxiety disorders. (Roy-Byrne, P et al.,…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. It's caused by smoking cigarettes or long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter. Your lungs are directly affected by COPD, because air travels down your trachea and into your lungs through the bronchi. The bronchi are divided into many smaller tubes or bronchioles that end in clusters of tiny air sacs called alveoli. Your lungs rely on the natural…

Abdominal fullness may hinder diaphragmatic excursion and reduce lung enlargement hence respiratory function is compromised. Additionally, Palpate for bladder distension and observe for overflow because bladder distension can precipitate autonomic dysreflexia (Bauman & Russo-McCourt, 2016)…

customized to fit the current vocal condition of the patient. This is considered a low-impact adductory power exercise (Stemple, Roy, & Klaben, 2014). All four exercises in general target all three systems of voice production because they require diaphragmatic breathing with abdominal support, wide-open pharynx with lips vibrating, and the use of all laryngeal muscles, including cricothyroid and thyroarytenoid muscles. The following systematic taper is recommended: full program twice each, twice…

To speak with authority you must use your voice effectively. If you are like most people, your voice is an essential asset of your career. Without your voice, you would not be able to express your "wants", "needs" or "ideas" across environments. However, most of us take our voice for granted. We scream, and continuously talk in noisy environments. Medication can also have a harmful effect on our voices. But do not stop taking your medication if you notice this is true of you. Instead, ask your…

Treatment According to the position statement on LPR by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, treatment for LPR should be more aggressive and of longer duration than treatment for GERD (Koufman, Aviv, Casiano, & Shaw, 2002, as cited in Rees, 2008). This is due to the extensive amount of time necessary to repair the mucosal damage caused by LPR, which usually requires between two and six months with pharmacologic treatment. When determining a course of treatment for your…

1. Describe the procedure/surgery and/or treatment and include associated complications I assisted in the care of two patients while in the critical care unit today. One of my patients was suffering from end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, while the other was experiencing an outbreak of shingles. The patient with end-stage COPD was a 57-year-old female patient, who has been hospitalized for shortness of breath related to her COPD numerous times in the past few months. Throughout my…

Description of the Problem During school, students experience a variety of negative emotions such as worry, insecurity, and self-doubt due to test anxiety. Students also experience levels of discomfort in their preparation of their exam and during their exam. All these emotions hinders the students’ performance. Test anxiety is defined as the emotional, physiological, and behavioral responses surrounding the potential consequences of negative evaluation on an upcoming test or exam (von der Embse…